A kitchen remodeling project can enhance the value and visual appeal of your home. However, it does take a bit of preparation. The steps below will help you get ready for this type of project. 

How to Get Ready for Kitchen Remodeling

1. Move Valuables

You may have numerous items of economic or sentimental value in your kitchen. For instance, a china cabinet may contain heirloom tableware, and the fridge may be a display for favorite photographs, report cards, and drawings. Move anything valuable out of the kitchen that might get lost or damaged during the remodel.

2. Arrange for Alternative Meal Prep

You may not have access to your stove and oven for some time, so make alternative cooking arrangements. You may want to freeze a few meals in advance or set up an outdoor kitchen around a barbecue grill.

You could also simply move your microwave and hot plate into another room and temporarily base meal prep there or plan to dine out during the remodel. Make arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

3. Relocate Pet Bowls

Most people keep their pets' food and water bowls in or near the kitchen. However, all the unfamiliar people and unusual activity can frighten them and make them unlikely to venture into the area.

Keep their bowls somewhere safer and quieter during the kitchen remodeling project. Move them a week or more in advance, so your pets have time to adjust to the change before work starts. 

If you have a kitchen remodeling project planned, contact Atlanta Hardwood Flooring & Cabinetry for assistance. They have served Forsyth County, GA, and the Greater Atlanta region since 1997. They specialize in the installation of hardwood floors, custom cabinets, and staircases, as well as hardwood floor refinishing. Visit them online to learn more about their services or call (404) 919-7010 to arrange for kitchen remodeling.